Dr. Robert Bork, a specialist in Gothic architecture, explains the surprising evolution of Gothic buildings from symbols of the supernatural to haunted spaces in popular culture. Initially designed to evoke the superhuman in religious settings, Gothic structures were perceived as lawless and chaotic during the Renaissance. The Gothic revival in the 18th century led to a surge in neo-Gothic buildings, used in films and literature to convey terror and the sublime. The design elements of Gothic architecture continue to influence storytelling today, as filmmakers use its historical associations to create eerie and mysterious atmospheres.
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